Shawna Aschmies is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Philadelphia, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Brendan Blight is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Flight Entertainment, Vivamee Shared Services, and Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research and analytics from internal and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Adam Mace is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Drew Venit is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management, Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, and Janney Montgomery Scott, among others. Outside of advising, he has been involved with several entrepreneurial ventures including Innovative Vending Solutions LLC and Alex Electric LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to offer advisory and brokerage solutions.

Jonathan Oh is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and various entrepreneurial ventures. Outside of advisory work, he participates in mobile app-based activities such as survey completion and remote inspection. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolios constructed through proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm is noted for its use of quantitative analysis, AI-driven research, and oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Stephanie Reiner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Ryan Wall is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon and Bank of America, N.A. He also worked with Students of Georgetown, Inc. and Georgetown University early in his career. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and offers various portfolio implementation options tailored to investor needs.

Thomas Olbrich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license, and brings 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Moorestown Lacrosse Club and is involved with the Foxtail Homeowners Association architecture committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to customized strategies.

Christopher Funkey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lord, Abbett & Co. and MacQuarie Investment Management Business Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time broadcaster and commentator for the Penn State Division I Men's Ice Hockey Team. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Christopher Reber is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Reber Capital Group LLC, a for-profit business engaged in passive real estate investing. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Kevin Sporer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Marlton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Sporer serves on the board of the Peggy Spiegler Melanoma Research Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning through written reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Checksfield is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Philadelphia, PA, where he has worked since 1999. He has 22 years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Douglas Bobrow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Committee of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and is a partial owner of On-Point Nutrition LLC, a retail business specializing in weight loss and nutrition products. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Vivian Hoang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a commercial property leased to an Italian restaurant in Philadelphia. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Patrick Welde is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, working with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on publishing children's books and serves on a committee for Project HOME, a nonprofit working to improve conditions for the homeless population in Philadelphia. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Craig Yates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as president of a health club business and is associated with a television pilot project involving his spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Brendan Lefanto is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized holistic plans aimed at helping them and their families achieve their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant and Financial Representative before his current position in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Brendan worked as a Quality Control Analyst at SEI Investments from 2019 to 2021. His professional experience reflects a progression within the financial services industry, focusing on investment consulting and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Brendan has personal interests that include baseball, beach activities, social events with friends, golf, hiking, and snowboarding.

Grayson Wingert Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bala Cynwyd, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he held roles at De Lazy Lizard and 85 N'Sunny, and studied at West Chester University. He serves as a trustee for a family trust, a role unrelated to investment activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that leverages multiple third-party platforms and offers both advisory and brokerage services.

Joseph Filipone is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 13 years. He is also the sole owner of Freedom Financial Group LLC, a business offering fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Christine Beschen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and BCG Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she has experience in insurance sales through ownership of Haddon Planning Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and provides access to a wide range of investment options and third-party managed account solutions.